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Hudson, J. L. |
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Hudson, J. L. (Joseph Lowthian) (1846–1912) merchant; born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. His family moved to Grand Rapids, Mich., from Canada in 1860. By 1866 he was managing his father's clothing store. In 1881 he opened J. L. Hudson, an innovative men and boys clothing store in Detroit that offered moderate prices, immediate delivery, and customer returns. He incorporated in 1891 and expanded into other midwestern cities. Active in business and civic affairs, he founded the Detroit Municipal League. By 1912 his was the largest retail store in Michigan, with sales of $3.5 million. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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